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DISABILITY

Government admits disability grant drop

The Government has admitted the total amount of Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) being distributed in 2026-27 is less than the total in the current financial year.

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By Dan Peters | 05 March 2026
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The Government has admitted the total amount of Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) being distributed in 2026-27 is less than the total in the current financial year.

A consultation response confirmed £723m funding for the DFG for 2026-27 compared to £761m in 2025-26 despite growing demand and expected inflation of 2.5%.

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